145th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

 

FEE IMPACT STATEMENT

 

DESCRIPTION:         AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS. 

 

 

Assumptions


In accordance with 29 Del. C. § 913, the following information is provided regarding Licenses to Carry Concealed Deadly Weapons.

 

Description of Legislation

This Act would increase the filing fee for License to Carry Concealed Deadly Weapons from $34.50 to $65.00.  It also extends the term of validity for new licenses from 2 years to 3 years, and extends the terms for renewal licenses from 3 years to 5 years.

 

Purpose of Legislation

Increase the fee and enhance efficiencies by extending the term of each license.

 

Affected Entities

Those applying for new licenses and those renewing their license to carry a concealed weapon.

 

Fiscal Impact

There are approximately 1,800 applications each year for a new license or a license renewal.   Based on the extended life of the license and estimates of new versus renewal applications, this Act would generate approximately $37,000.

 

Intended Use of Revenue Generated

Revenues would be used to switch-fund 0.5 FTE State Detective and $30,600 in the Office of the Attorney General, moving the position and funding to Appropriated Special Funds.  Any additional revenues would support the General Fund.

 

 

 

Office of Controller General

June 23, 2009

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